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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.39, 787.14 and 334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.39, 787.14 and 334.28 is: 461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.39 : 787.14 = 334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.39/787.14 = 334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.39x = 787.14 × 334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.39x = 263,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,123.49/570.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.31

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